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In the slow lane

It's said that a mother's job is never done no weekends or holidays off. 24/7 all year round. Meetings,Doctor's appointments,school projects,groceries,laundry,meals,and the list goes on....
After years in the fast lane and none stop speeding you get to a point where you run into the slow lane. 
No matter how many kisses and snuggles you get it doesn't change the fact that your body is feeling the effects of running on 4 hrs of sleep and the lack of caffeine.No energy left and the house looking like a tornado just crossed through it.Just the thought of the many things that need to be done exhaust you even more.
The daily routine becomes a norm and you realize that you have taken the load on yourself and that the people that care for you want to give you a little push and help you carry the load but you don't know how to ask for the help or even let go and accept the help. 
How do you let go? How do you ride the slow lane? How do accept a lending  hand?  
Lord It's so hard to slow down and just sit back to take the back seat.Help me surrender and give me the peace of mind and the rest my body needs to keep going and the sanity for the day to day rush.

Matthew 11:28(NIV) "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to those who are tired and more power to those who are weak.

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  1. UnknownMarch 9, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    This is totally my life right now. I feel like God is teaching me in this area as well and it has taken me a long time to accept what God was telling me.
    Reminds me of another verse
    Isaiah 40:41
    He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

    Thanks for sharing this as I feel it gives me confirmation in what I feel like God is showing me. I'm excited to say we decided I will be quitting my job and quitting school to lighten my load and to focus on being a full time mom, which is a huge job alone!

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  2. I'm Just a MamaMarch 9, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    What a great verse thank you,and what a blessing for you to be able to stay at home with the little ones glad you made that decision. I find my self not easily giving in into Gods test but defiantly something I'm learning also thanks for reading .,..miss and love you guys!

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  3. I'm Just a MamaMarch 9, 2016 at 5:59 AM

    *God's rest*

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